Turtle-headed sea snake caught in research trawls within fishing grounds of Pilbara coast

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AIMS

Credit:

Vinay Udyawer

Contact Email Address:

v.udyawer@aims.gov.au

Description:

Turtle-headed sea snakes are a unique species of sea snake that feed on Damsel fish eggs. They have a variable yet striking colouration and a uniquely large supralabial scale that helps them forage for fish eggs and makes them resemble a turtles head.